label event_018:
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    zeno "Hey Sensei, could I speak with you for a second?"
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    
    zeno "Well, I have heard the most recent situation you're going through from Crowbot."
    zeno "Your parents have been asking you for money, isn't that right?"
    zeno "Honestly, with how they left you behind, how does that affect you?"
    
    menu:
        "It does not affect me":
            zeno "I see..."
            zeno "Well, I guess that's great for you. You and your parents must be very close."
            ">Zeno sadly lowers his head down."
        "It is frustrating":
            zeno "Really? Well, I can relate pretty well."
            zeno "In fact, I'm not very close to my parents right now."
            zeno "It sometimes is difficult when parents just keep making wrong decisions in life."
            zeno "I just hope my parents would do something right on my side..."
            
    astrid "Hello you guys, what are you talking about just earlier?"
    zeno "Oh, it's nothing. I better get back to work."
    ">Zeno leaves and tries to serve."
    astrid "Well, what wrong with him? I guess it's none of my business then."
    npc_customer "Ma'am, we'd like to follow up our drinks!"
    astrid "Yikes, errmm... back to work!"
    ">Astrid runs towards the customer's calling her."
    
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_019:
    
    scene bg_cafe_outside with dissolve
    
    ">Early morning in front of the cafe."
    ">Astrid and Blanche seem to be really sweaty."
    
    astrid "Sensei, good morning!"
    blanche "Good morning Sensei *pant* *pant*!"
    ">Blanche is trying to breathe hard."
    
    astrid "I have just finished jogging with Blanche. We have been running for about half an hour now, so we decided to take a rest."
    blanche "That was really tiring..."
    astrid "It won't be when you get used to it Blanche. Not only it helps with your endurance, but it also helps keep you healthy."
    blanche "Yeah I know, but I nearly collapsed while on the streets earlier."
    astrid "Well that's really normal when you're starting to jog, Blanche!"
    astrid "Anyway, hey Sensei, would you like to come jogging with us today?"
    
    menu:
        "Sure!":
            astrid "Great! Please let us rest for a while, and in a few minutes, we will be ready!"
            blanche "Ohh, sensei! You must be very fit and fast! I'll have to push myself harder!"
            ">Astrid and Blanche are excited!"
            python:
                astrid_stats.add_friendship_pts(2)
                blanche_stats.add_friendship_pts(2)
                
            scene black with dissolve
            ">You get changed, and spend the next half-hour jogging with Astrid and Blanche."
            scene bg_cafe_outside with dissolve
            astrid "Wow, that was great. We should do these exercises again sometime!"
            blanche "Yeah, it's much more fun jogging with sensei with us. You were actually pretty fast!"
            astrid "Next time, we're having a race! But for now, time to get dressed. The cafe will be opening soon!"
            scene black with dissolve
            ">You head back into the cafe with Astrid and Blanche."
        "Maybe next time.":
            astrid "Awww, that's no fun."
            ">Astrid is disappointed."
            astrid "Anyway, we'll be continuing our laps in a few minutes. See you later!"
            
            scene black with dissolve
            ">You head into the cafe as Astrid and Blanche continue their jogging."
    
    jump main_event_end

label event_020:
    
    scene bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve
    blanche "*sigh*"
    
    
    blanche "Oh... uh... sensei. Good morning."
    ">Blanche seems to be depressed."
    
    blanche "Oh, sensei... I am usually to shy to ask, but..."
    blanche "My 4 year old brother is going to start his schooling soon."
    blanche "But... my parents do not have enough income to pay for his tuition and other school supplies."
    blanche "So... if I may just ask...."
    blanche "If I could get a raise?"
    blanche "It is not really for my personal gain, but rather to help fund my younger brother's education."
    blanche "20 Doki raise would go a long way..."
    
    menu:
        
        ">Blanche's current unadjusted salary is {color=#070}[blanche_stats.salary]{/color} Dokis per day."
        
        "Give Blanche a 20 Doki Raise":
            blanche "Wow, thank you soo much sensei! I really appreciate it!"
            blanche "In return, I will work even harder!!"
            python:
                blanche_stats.salary += 20
                blanche_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)
            "Blanche's unadjusted salary is now {color=#070}[blanche_stats.salary]{/color} Dokis per day."
        "Give Blanche a 30 Doki Raise":
            blanche "Really! But... are you sure? I don't know if I can accept it..."
            blanche "From the bottom of my heart, I am really grateful..."
            python:
                blanche_stats.salary += 30
                blanche_stats.add_friendship_pts(3)
            "Blanche's unadjusted salary is now {color=#070}[blanche_stats.salary]{/color} Dokis per day."
        "Don't give a raise":
            blanche "I see, I am sorry I still asked."
            blanche "I will just have to work harder for it..."
            blanche "If you'll excuse me..."
            ">Blanche lowers his head, trying to prevent her tears from dropping."
            python:
                blanche_stats.add_friendship_pts(-3)
                
label event_021:
    
    scene bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve
    npc_crow "Sensei, have you already earned to give to your parents?"
    npc_crow "I would just like to remind you that the deadline is coming in about 2 weeks."
    npc_crow "I hope you have properly your finances for the next coming days."
    npc_crow "Anyway, that is all."
    
    ">You only have 14 days to support your family's business abroad. Be sure to pay before then to avoid the game ending prematurely."
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_022: #JUDGING OF ROUND 2
    
    scene bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve
    
    ">Kyaafe Lounge - after work hours."
    ">Crowbot has asked to talk with you in private here."
    
    npc_crow "Sensei, another mail has arrived for you."
    npc_crow "Again it is from your parents!"
    ">Crowbot hands over your parent's letter."
    
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    
    #NVC
    if cafe.main_mission_complete == True:
        npc_dad "Hello! I would like to say thank you for the Dokis you have sent us."
        npc_dad "This will really go a long way in our new business. If all goes well, your mother and I will be able to come visit you home again soon."
        npc_dad "Once again, I am sorry that you have to go through such hard times. Please just hang in there."
        npc_dad "Love - Dad"
    else:
        npc_dad "Hello, well things really didn't go well on our side. Due to lack of funds and equipment, our newly opened business was forced to shut down."
        npc_dad "Had we received enough funding for it, we could have "
        npc_dad "Sadly, we didn't. And your mom and I are both broke now."
        npc_dad "We pretty much have nowhere else to go. Without any money, we're going to have to beg for our survival."
        npc_dad "We have come a long way, I don't even think we can make it back."
        npc_dad "Please tell the police our whereabouts, at the bottom of this message is our address."
        npc_dad "We'd rather be in jail, than survive another starving night in this place."
        npc_dad "We miss you."
        
        ">You quickly run out of the cafe, and head into the police station to report the whereabouts of your parents."
        ">The police quickly went to the address located."
        ">But sadly, they couldn't find them."
        ">Weeks have passed, and all you could do is sit down and wonder about where your parents are."
        ">Until one day, the police comes at you, and reports you everything that happened."
        ">You couldn't help yourself, but kneel and wipe some tears."
        "Game Over."
    
    npc_crow "Phew! That was close. I am glad your parents are doing well out there."
    npc_crow "Still, we have to continue running this cafe. That is to make sure you still have food to put into your mouth!"
    npc_crow "Anyway, great work! This calls for a team meeting tomorrow!"
    
    ">You walk out of the cafe, thinking how your parents are doing now."
    
    jump main_event_end

label event_023:
    
    scene bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve
    
    ">Kyaafe Lounge - Before Work Hours"
    ">You and Crowbot call for a staff meeting."
    
    npc_crow "Alright you guys, once again, I thank all of you for your wonderful efforts over the past few months."
    npc_crow "In fact, if it weren't for your help today, Kyaafe won't be turning 4 months old today!"
    astrid "Wow, time must have flown pretty quickly. I didn't notice I have been working for 4 months already."
    blanche "It felt like it was just a few weeks for me..."
    zeno "Blanche, that's because you were newly hired. Hahaha."
    npc_crow "Anyway, we are doing pretty great progress so far. Our cafe's reputation has been increasing over the past few months."
    npc_crow "And that would mean, more customers will be coming over to dine with us."
    npc_crow "With that, I'll be looking into more cafe applicants. That's right, we're back into hiring new maids and butlers!"
    astrid "Awesome! It's been getting more "
    blanche "Though... I won't be too many of us working here. I don't really like having too many people around."
    zeno "Ohh, why not Blanche? The more the merrier!"
    astrid "Be quiet Zeno, this isn't your cafe!"
    zeno "Alright, geez, give me a break!"
    
    npc_crow "Anyway, second topic. How is the workload so far? Is everyone doing well?"
    astrid "Actually, since the number of customers coming into Kyaafe has been slowly increasing overtime, I think it's time we some new faces here."
    blanche "Yeah... it's getting a bit tiring just the three of us."
    npc_crow "Alright, I'll get into my huge pile of applications. I haven't read through them for a while now, but I'll keep you guys updated."
    astrid "Great! Thanks!!!"
    npc_crow "Okay, if there are no more concerns, it's time to start the day beautiful maids and handsome butler!"
    
    jump main_event_end
    

label event_024:
    
    scene bg_cafe_outside with dissolve
    
    ">The working hours have just ended."
    zeno "Hey you guys, check that out."
    ">A building construction is undergoing just across the street."
    zeno "That lot across the cafe seem to have been on lease for a while now, glad to see that someone is moving there now."
    astrid "Well, I wonder what store will be opening up there."
    zeno "I hope it will be an affordable supermarket, so we can easily buy the ingredients we need there."
    blanche "Yeah, and it makes it more convenient for me to do some grocery shopping for my family."
    astrid "Ahhh, anyway, it's time for us to go! We've got another workday ahead of us!"
    
    ">You walk home together with all of your maids and butlers."
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_025:
    ">Kyaafe office hours are over."
    ">Crowbot calls you over to the staff lounge."
    npc_crow "Hi sensei! I've got some great news for you!"
    npc_crow "I have accepted a butler applicant. He's pretty well-round and a cheerful boy as well!"
    npc_crow "He will be stopping by the cafe in five days."
    npc_crow "Best to prepare yourselves then!"
    astrid "Oh cool, did I hear that right, a new butler?"
    astrid "AAAHHHHHHH YEEEEESSSSSS, finally!!!! I'm getting sick of Zeno. It's great to have a new butler around working with us."
    ">Astrid stretches out her arms as sign of relief."
    astrid "Anyway, see you next time Sensei!"
    
    jump main_event_end

label event_026: #EAN HIRE
    
    scene bg_cafe_outside with dissolve
    
    ">Today is the day the new butler comes over for interview."
    astrid "Good morning!"
    astrid "Errrm, don't give me the wrong thinking, but I'm actually excited to see our new applicant."
    menu:
        "I am excited as well!":
            astrid "Yeah! I cannot wait!"
        "Trying to see a future boyfriend?":
            astrid "WHAT!? CUT IT OUT!!!! UGGGGHHH!!!!"
            astrid "I AM NOT HERE LOOKING FOR A BOYFRIEND!"
            ">Astrid starts being defensive and angry."
            
    astrid "To be honest, I'm getting sick and tired of Zeno. He always go flirting girls without even considering their feelings."

    astrid "There's even one time he spilled hot coffee over my uniform, and he followed it up with a really cheesy line."
    astrid "I responded back by splashing the remains of the hot coffee back at his face."
    astrid "That pretty much swelled one part of his face for a few days."

    menu:
        "Good for him":
            astrid "Yeah, he got what he deserved"
            ">Astrid feels a bit comfortable."
        "That's coming out of your paycheck.":
            astrid "WHAT!? No, charge it on Zeno. It's all HIS fault!"
            ">Astrid feels offended and starts gritting her teeth"
    
    ean "Hello. "
    astrid "*gasp* Uhh... hello?"
    ean "Hello miss, is this Kyaafe?"
    astrid "Oh yes, it is! Are you applying for a butler position?"
    ean "Yes of course! I was contacted to come here for interview today. My name is Ean."
    astrid "Ohh, it's nice to meet you Ean! I am Astrid, a maid in Kyaafe."
    ean "Astrid, that's a lovely name. I'm pleased to meet you."
    ">You tell Ean to go on ahead in, and start preparing in the interview."
    Ean "Okay Sensei, I'll wait for you inside."
    ">Ean walks into the cafe."

    astrid "Hmm, he does look like a great butler. Much better than Zeno, don't you agree?"
    menu:
        "Yes, he is":
            astrid "Great I'm glad we're on the same page!"
            ">Astrid feels relieved"
            astrid "Anyway, I'm going to start grooming myself for today."
            astrid "See you later!"
            ">Astrid walks in the cafe."
        "No, Zeno is better":
            astrid "What? But why?"
            astrid "Well you do have a point. We haven't really known much about him yet."
            astrid "I do hope he's not a playboy or a big flirt like Zeno."
            ">Astrid nods her head"
            astrid "Anyway, I'm going to start grooming myself for today."
            astrid "See you later!"
            ">Astrid walks in the cafe."
        "Do you have a crush on him?":
            #TODO: Put smack here.
            astrid "GRRRR! I HATE YOU!!!!" with hpunch
            ">Astrid punches your arm, and stomps right in the cafe."

    scene black with dissolve
    ">You head on in the cafe lounge where Ean waits to start the interview."
    scene bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve

    ">Kyaafe Lounge."
    ean "Welcome back Sensei, I'm ready for the interview!"

    menu:
        "Tell me more about yourself":
            ean "My name is Ean, and I am 19 years old, and my first job was helping out in our farmlands"
            ean "I used to live in the provinces where most of things you see are grass, but I have moved into the city very recently."
            ean "I also love animals, any kind, I love them all!"
            ean "At my free time, I love ___________"
            ean "There's so much things I want to do, I sometimes can't even do them all. Hahaha"
            ">Ean is in high spirits"
            python:
                ean_stats.add_friendship_pts(2)
        "You are very well groomed today!":
            ean "Ohh, thank you sensei! I'm applying as a butler, so I'd like to come in groomed at my best."
            ean "The same way I'd like to present myself to our masters when I start wearing the butler suit!"
            ">Ean shows excitement in working."
            python:
                ean_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)
            
    menu:
        "Do you like Astrid?":
            ean "Astrid? The maid whom I met outside?"
            ean "Well.... She's okay."
            ean "To be honest, I'm not really looking for any girl at the moment."
            ean "Astrid would be a great friend for the meantime!"
            ">Ean seems puzzles, but answers your question straight."
        "Which animal do you love the most?":
            ean "I love kittens the most. They are sooooo cute, especially when they sleep."
            ean "It's even cuter when you see them play with their yarnballs."
            ean "You should try to see some kitties do it too! It's very relaxing and heartwarming!"
            ">Ean smiles really widely."
            python:
                ean_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)

    menu:
        "How do you envision yourself in 5 years?":
            ean "Me? Well, I don't really know yet. My future is quite undecided."
            ean "I love doing lots of things. Taking care of animals, bringing smiles to others."
            ean "So for now, none yet. I am happy the way I am, and would rather enjoy the youth than worry about the future too much."
            ">Ean looks out through the window."
        "Are you a special child?":
            ean "Oh, Is that a trick question?"
            ean "Well, we're all special in our own ways!"
            ean "I mean, just like animals with unique distinctions from each species, we humans are also unique in our own ways!"
            ean "Personalities, appearances, voice intonations... we are unique, and that's what makes everyone special."
            ean "Sorry, I got carried away, but did that answer the question?"
            ">Ean puts up a puzzled look, but tries to hide it with a wide smile."
        "Do you like it better in the farm, or in the city?":
            ean "I love it better in the farm, it's where I grew up and started studying."
            ean "We have temporarily went into the city because my parents have some businesses to handle and take care off."
            ean "I am here, also helping them out, but I manage to find some free time, so here I am applying as a butler."
            ">Ean fixes up his hair."

    menu:
        "Why did you choose to be a butler?":
            ean "Aside from loving animals, I also love helping and serving other people."
            ean "It's a great feeling inside that you're able to come out and help others."
            ean "To see your masters smiling at you for a job well done, it's very fulfilling, and eventually worth the whole experience."
            ean "Also, I'd like to practice out my grooming. I'm also interested in it, but I haven't gotten much chances back then."
            ean "Mainly because I always had hay sticking all over my body while tending the animals back home. Hahaha"
            ">Ean laughs off his experiences"
            python:
                ean_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)
        "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?":
            ean "The chicken, you said it first before the egg."
            ean "I mean, what's with the question? Is there something hidden in it?"
            ">You explain that the cafe is a casual and friendly environment, and seeing how he reacts to jokes and random things."
            ean "I see what you did there. Hahaha"
            ean "Anyway, I do prefer a casual and friendly environment, and I'm really enjoying the interview, to be honest."
            ">Ean smiles widely."
            python:
                ean_stats.add_friendship_pts(2)
        "What are your expectations in Kyaafe?":
            ean "Expectations? A really fun place where we can bring smiles to our masters' face, as well as our owns."
            ean "Just from the name, it already gets me excited to start working already."
            ">Ean is fired up to start working."
            python:
                ean_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)
                
    "The interview is about to end, you decide to negotiate on the starting salary."
    
    ean "Hmm salary... well I'm a pretty well rounded person."
    ean "How about {color=#070}490{/color} Doki as a start? Would that do well?"
    
    menu:
        "Accept 490 Dokis per day":
            ean "Awesome! Thanks!!!"
            python:
                ean_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)
                ean_stats.salary = 490
        "Settle for 470 Dokis per day":
            ean "That's a bit too low. Alright, how about 480 Dokis?"
            
            menu:
                "Accept 480 Dokis":
                    ean "Awesome, thanks!"
                    python:
                        ean_stats.salary = 480
                "Negotiate for 475 Dokis":
                    ean "Sorry, no. I'm sticking with 480 Dokis."
                    ">It looks like the price isn't going lower anymore."
                    python:
                        ean_stats.salary = 480
        "Raise it to 500 Dokis per day":
            ean "Really? But... are you sure?"
            ean "Thank you soo much, I'm so excited!"
            python:
                ean_stats.add_friendship_pts(3)
                ean_stats.salary = 500
                
    ">You have hired Ean at the rate of [ean_stats.salary] Dokis per day!"
    
    ean "Thank you sooo much for accepting me sensei! I am ready to work now!"
    
    ">You lead Ean out of the lounge and help him prepare for his first day on the job."
    
    
    scene black with dissolve
    
    #YEEEY! Firework particles here!!!
    ">Ean has joined the ranks of Kyaafe!!"
    python:
        ean_stats.activity = COOK
        ean_stats.unlocked = True
        
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    
    scene bg_cafe_counter with dissolve
    
    ">You see all the other staff gathered at the cafe counter. You introduce Ean to everyone else."
    zeno "Ean, is it? It's great to meet you! My name is Zeno."
    blanche "Hi, my name is Blanche."
    ean "Ohh, hello, Zeno and Blanche. I really look forward working with all of you guys."
    ean "Where is Astrid by the way?"
    zeno "Astrid? Have you two known each other before?"
    ean "Not really, just a bit earlier when I came for my interview earlier."
    zeno "I see! Hmmm..."
    ">Zeno is smiling mischievously."
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    astrid "Oh, Ean! Here is your butler uniform. Please try it on, I'm sure it's a perfect fit."
    ean "Neat! Alright, I'll go get changed."
    ">Ean takes the butler uniform and walks off to get changed."
    
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    zeno "Soo... what was that all about Astrid?"
    astrid "Ummm, about what?"
    zeno "I think I'm getting a better idea on what kind of guys you are attracted too..."
    
    #TODO: Put smack sound
    zeno "OUCH!!!" with hpunch
    astrid "Don't even get started with it!!!!"
    zeno "Geez, can for once you could take some jokes like that?"
    blanche "Uhhh... guys... please don't fight here."
    zeno "No Blanche, we are not fighting. This is.... pretty much like a normal conversation for us. Hehehe..."
    astrid "NORMAL conversation? Well, I'm not enjoying it!"
    blanche "Ummmmm..."
    ">Blanche points towards someone coming out of the lounge."
    
    #SHOW EAN BUTLER
    ean "Hello guys! So, how do I look!"
    astrid "You look incredible Ean!"
    ean "Ohhh, thank you Astrid!"
    zeno "Ummm, how were you able to get changed that fast?"
    ean "Really? I did? Uhhh.... I think I just got too excited, for my very first day?"
    astrid "Well that's great! I believe most of us here were also very excited during our first day around!"
    ean "Hehehe, anyway. I believe we're going to open very soon, shouldn't we start getting prepared now?"
    astrid "Of course! Come on sensei, your orders please!"
    
    ">Everyone cheers on for another great day to come."
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_027:
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    ">Kyaafe Counter Area"
    
    zeno "Hello sensei!"
    zeno "Umm...."
    ">Zeno is looking around him"
    zeno "Do you think Astrid is falling for Ean?"
    
    menu:
        "I believe so too!":
            zeno "Hahaha! I'm glad we're on the same page!"
            ">Zeno is laughing."
        "No, don't even get started!":
            zeno "Awww, well, it's pretty clear."
            ">Zeno is disappointed."
        
    zeno "Anyway, it's just great that we have another butler with us. I don't have to feel the pressure of being the only butler around."
    zeno "But I have something in mind, I'm thinking of sharing it with you, hoping we could attract more people."
    zeno "I was thinking of... {w=1.0} ... a performance stage."
    ">Zeno smiles widely."
    zeno "Every once in a while or so, we can put up a performance stage. We can put up performances of our choice for our masters."
    zeno "It can be anything. Stand-up comedy, singing, instrument playing, or fashion modelling."
    zeno "Think about it, performances done by the staff to further attract more masters, and even more tips."
    zeno "So what do you say?"
    ">You think Zeno's idea is brilliant. You decide to inform Crowbot about it soon."
    zeno "Really, you will consider putting one up? Thank you so much!"
    zeno "I've been looking towards practicing my fashion, since I haven't had much time for it."
    npc_customer ">Hey sir, where is the juice I have ordered?"
    zeno "Yikes, uhhh, sorry to bother you for a while sensei! I'll.... get back to work now!!!"
    ">Zeno hurries towards the counter to get some drinks."
    
    npc_crow "A performance stage, I see?"
    ">Crowbot flaps in front of you."
    npc_crow "Well, that seems to be a great idea. Performances are good to liven up the crowd."
    npc_crow "I'll have some people start working on our stage, as well as our necessary equipment!"
    npc_crow "Don't worry much about the costs of it. I trust you, I can handle them!"
    npc_crow "As for completion, I would estimate about...{w=1.0} 10 days."
    npc_crow ">Yup, it wouldn't take too long."
    
    ">A performance stage is under construction. Once it is done, you can now allocated maids and butlers to perform for higher tips."
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_028:
    
    scene bg_cafe_outside with dissolve
    
    ">Kyaafe - Morning"
    ">Crowbot comes out early to greet you and the other staff."
    
    npc_crow "Sensei! I've got good news!!!"
    npc_crow "The performance stage is now up and ready!"
    npc_crow "Come this way!!!"
    
    scene bg_cafe_stage with dissolve
    
    npc_crow "TADA!!!"
    npc_crow "So what do you think?"
    ">The new performance stage has lots of lights equipped around it, and even comes with several musical instruments."
    ">Performing a live band here would be possible."
    
    zeno "Really? That is so awesome! Thank you soo much for approving it sensei!"
    
    blanche "Wow, a stage! Are you guys going to perform?"
    zeno "Yeah, and Blanche you're part of it too!"
    blanche "Me!? Please noo... {w=1.0}I'm... {w=1.0}shy."
    ean "Well, Blanche, I guess that's part of being a maid in the cafe too."
    ean "No worries though, it's less scarier up there when you're with someone."
    ean "Maybe you and Astrid can come up with a workshop and roleplaying."
    
    ">Everyone happily pitches their stage performance ideas."
    
    ">You can now select the Perform Action for your maids and butlers!"
    ">A staff can create a better performance if their Courage and Charm stats are high."
    ">Great performances can yield better tips, but consume more stamina than the other staff actions!"
    
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_029: #OPENING OF SUB QUESTS
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    ">Kyaafe - Before closing hours"
    
    ">A lady with a young boy arrives into the cafe."
    astrid "Oh I'm sorry, ma'am, but we are about to close soon."
    

    guardian "I see, but, we have travelled around 3 hours to arrive here. Is it okay if we could dine for tonight?"
    nero "...."
    zeno "Well, sure masters! It must have been a tiring day of travelling. Welcome home, and make yourselves comfortable!"
    zeno "Astrid, please go prepare the menus. I'll inform the others not to leave yet."
    astrid "Okay!"

    ">You escort the lady and the child over to a nearby seat, and get their orders."
    ">You pass the orders up to the rest of the staff."

    guardian "I apologize for all the hassle. It is our first time travelling this far, so I made a few wrong turns along the way..."
    angela "My name is Angela, I am a nurse from the Dreaming Children Foundation. We are focused on taking care of abandoned children here, and helping them achieve their dreams in life. "
    angela "This boy is Nero. He is a new child under our care."
    nero  "....hello."
    angela "Awww, he's a very shy child, but he's a very adorable young child."
    angela "Now my dear, please tell them what your dream is in life. "
    nero "My dream is to be able to eat in a wonderful cafe, and play with maids and butlers."
    ">Nero puts up a wide smile."
    angela "I have been looking around for maid and butler cafes around the surroundings, but it seems that Kyaafe is the nearest one to our city." 
    angela "Nero has been really looking forward to this day we set out. Often times we would get delayed..."
    astrid "Masters! Your meals are ready!"
    ">Astrid's voice echoes from the counter."
    angela "Oh my, that was pretty quick! We will continue this later."

    ">The maids and butlers deliver the food to the customers."

    $renpy.pause(2.0)

    angela "Hmmm! Wow, the food here is delicious! "
    nero "Yes, curry! It is my favorite!!!"
    astrid "It's our pleasure to give the bgest of our best service, masters!"
    ean "Yes, I hope it will be a memorable dish for you masters."
    nero "Hey Miss Angela, I want to play with them."
    angela "Ooooh, Nero, well...{w=1.0} alright, finish your meal first!"
    nero "YAAAY!!!"
    ">Nero quickly munches on his food."
    nero "Done!"
    ">Nero stands up and starts tugging Astrid's apron."
    nero "Miss, can we please play together? I'd like to play tag with all of you in the cafe!"
    astrid "Tag, at this hour? I'm kinda... tired..."
    blanche "Oh Astrid, I always thought you were a fast."
    ">Blanche hits Astrid at the back." with hpunch
    blanche "TAG! You're it!!!"
    astrid "Hey!! "
    ">Blanche and the child runs far from Astrid."
    astrid "Ohh, heey come back here! Hehehe..."

    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    zeno "Hey what is going..."
    astrid "TAKE THIS!"
    zeno "OUCH! {wait=1.0} Astrid, what did I do this time!?" with hpunch
    astrid "ZENO IS TAG, EVERYBODY GET AWAY FROM HIM!!!"
    zeno "Hey, no fair! I wasn't ready."

    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    ean "Hey dude, you left your bag in the lounge."
    ean "Owww, hey!" with hpunch
    zeno "You're IT!"
    ean "Wow, a game of tag! Count me in, hahaha!"

    scene black with dissolve

    ">After a while, all the maids and butlers are running around the cafe like children"
    ">It was a very tiring day, but it was worth it to help this boy achieve his dream."

    blanche "Phew, that was... tiring."
    zeno "Sure is, geez, I wish Astrid was never IT. She keeps diving towards me like it's some football game or something."
    astrid "Stop complaining! That's the point of the game."
    nero "*gasp* *gasp*"
    ean "Nero, are you alright?"
    ">Nero drops to the floor, breathing very heavily."
    zeno "No... Nero!!!"
    angela "Ohhh, excuse me please."
    angela "Hmm.... it appears he must have overexerted himself. Do not worry, I can handle this."
    ">Angela pulls out an injection and injects a yellowish fluid right through Nero's arm."
    ">After a while, he stops panting for air, and lies unconscious on the ground, though Angela assures his breathing is normal again."
    blanche "No... this isn't happening..."
    ">Blanche starts shedding tears."
    angela "Don't worry my dear, he's just asleep. He will be awake in a few minutes."
    angela "I haven't really told you yet his health condition..."
    angela "Nero is suffering from severe lung problems."
    angela "At times, he has great difficulty breathing, and can just collapse anytime."
    angela "He only has more or less a year to live, provided we continue all the medications we use on him."
    astrid "Oh no, we're so sorry to have him involved into it."
    angela "Don't worry dear, I could have stopped him, but looking at it.... it is his dream."
    angela "It's very fulfilling at least to see him very happy, in fact, I have never seen him this happy while I am with him."
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    nero "Uhhh... uhhh...."
    ">Nero slowly regains consciousness."
    blanche "Nero! I am so glad you're okay..."
    blanche "You had us really worried..."
    nero "It is okay Miss Blanche, I am just really happy... really happy I was able to play with everybody."
    nero "I think, I just need to rest for a while."
    nero "But if it is okay, can we have a picture together before I go?"
    nero "I want to be able to treasure this memory with all of you."
    astrid "Well, we usually charge..."
    ean "Come on Astrid, it wouldn't hurt to fulfill a child's dream."
    astrid "Right, sorry about that."

    ">Angela brings out her camera in her purse."
    angela "Alright everyone, please gather around in front of the counter."
    angela "Now smile!"

    #TODO: Insert white glow here.
    #display CG
    astrid "Do you guys think, they'll come back next time?"
    blanche "Stop that, they WILL be back! I am sure of it..."
    zeno "A child like him, who never knew his parents, and ending up abandoned."
    zeno "I guess... I am just fortunate to be with both of my parents..."
    ean "Sometimes, I really do wish I could take some of his burden."
    astrid "All that matters now is, we have helped a child fulfill his dreams."

    $renpy.pause(3.0)
    ean "Guys, do you think we can do something on our side?"
    astrid "Like what?"
    ean "Like, start a donation for Nero's health? I recall Miss Angela saying that Dreaming Children Foundation is accepting donations for their abandoned children."
    ean "The funds they receive will fully go onto fulfilling a child's dream, or their medicine if they are ill." 
    zeno "Oh, that sounds like a great idea! I do not mind setting aside a part of my salary for the poor child."
    ean "Sensei, if you would like, you can also set aside some of the cafe's earnings. I am sure it will go a really long way for Nero."

    #TODO: WIN CG!!! 01: Nero's Dream
    
    jump main_event_end

label event_030:

    npc_crowbot "Sensei, mail has arrived."
    npc_crowbot "It is addressed to you from the Dreaming Children Foundation"

    ">You read through the message."
    ">It is from Angela."

    #TODO: NVC
    angela "Hello! Once again, we would like to thank you for accommodating us over at Kyaafe yesterday."
    angela "Nero is very happy, in fact, he's been telling all of us caretakers his experience playing with you guys yesterday."
    angela "We are eternally grateful for Kyaafe, and we'll help promote your cafe on our end!"
    angela "By the way, if you would donate some money for Nero's health, we are happily accepting kind donations from anyone."
    angela "Based on the medicines Nero is taking, we will probably need about {color=#070}[SUBMISSION1_COST]{/color}  more Dokis to help fund Nero's medicines for the next 6 months."
    angela "However, we are running quite low in our remaining supply, so we wish you could send them to us by October 3."
    angela "We are a non-profit organization, so we run solely from the donations of the kind hearted people around us."
    angela "Anyway, that is all for today. Nero is tugging me right now, so I'll wrap it up quickly. In case you'd like to donate, just send your payment to the account at the bottom of the page."
    angela "Thank you so much, and God bless you all at Kyaafe!"
    angela "-Angela"

    ">At the bottom of the message, the bank account number of Dreaming Children Foundation is written down."

    npc_crow "Hmm, a charity drive huh? What did I miss?"
    npc_crow "Oh, a sick child from the foundation visiting the cafe? That's sad, I wish I had been in the office to play with him too."
    npc_crow "Anyway, if you'd like to send a donation to the Dreaming Children Foundation, I'd be really happy to assist! Just go to the reports page, and I'll handle the rest."
     
    ">SIDE-QUESTS TUTORIAL:"
    ">These side quests are optional, and fulfilling them will unlock some hidden routes and rewards that are not available"
    ">Some side quests also have contribution to the true ending, so make sure you do not miss those!"

    jump main_event_end

label event_031:

    ">Cafe after office hours."
    astrid "Wait up, sensei!"
    astrid "Umm, I'd like to let you know that my friend is interested in applying as a maid in Kyaafe as well."
    astrid "I have her resume right here."
    ">Astrid hands you her friend's resume."

    ">You slowly read through it."

    ">Kyra Fernon"
    ">Age: 17"
    ">Introduction : I'd like to apply as a maid in Kyaafe because I want to bring out my best attractive qualities."
    ">I can cook, serve, perform, sing, and entertain guests. I have done it for a few months from my previous work experience."
    ">I don't take accounting work, I am not very good in math."

    npc_crow "Oooh, what do we have here...."
    ">Crowbot peeks in the resume."

    npc_crow "I see... {w=1.0}hmm...{w=1.0} that's nice."
    npc_crow "It looks interesting."
    npc_crow "Well she hates Math, I love Math. We're not going to get along!"
    astrid "You stupid bird! That is a very lame reason to fail her straight out."
    astrid "Don't even tell me you've been failing other applicants because of THAT reason!"

    menu:
        "Calm Astrid Down":
            astrid "...I'm sorry sensei. For raising my voice like that."
            ">Astrid feels embarassed."
            npc_crow "Sorry about that as well. I was... just kidding."
            npc_crow "Well, to even consider, I am not the real leader of this cafe. Sensei is, and I'll leave the decision to him."
        "Plead Crowbot to Reconsider.":
            npc_crow "Hmm... Well, you're the real sensei in this cafe, so I'm leaving you the final decision."
            npc_crow "So what's it going to be?"

            menu:
                "Hire Kyra":
                    astrid "Thank you sooo much sensei!"
                    ">Astrid is in her cheerful mood!"
                    npc_crow "Then I'll be taking her resume, and informing her about her acceptance."
                    npc_crow "I'll be scheduling the interview 5 days from now, if that's alright?"
                    astrid "Perfect, I'll go message her after work!"
                    $kyra_preaccepted = True
                "Don't hire Kyra":
                    astrid "I see, she isn't really that qualified, isn't she?"
                    astrid "Well, sorry to be of a bother sensei, I'll get back straight to work."
                    ">Astrid walks back with a frown"
                    $renpy.pause(1.0)
                    npc_crow "Hmmm..."
                    npc_crow "Oh, uh, I better get back to work. Maybe you should too, sensei!"
                    $kyra_preaccepted = False

    jump main_event_end

label event_032: #KYRA HIRING

    scene bg_cafe_outside with dissolve

    if kyra_preaccepted == False: 
        npc_crow "You're a bit late today, sensei!"
        npc_crow "Someone is waiting for you inside. Please come follow me.."

        scene bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve

        ">Crowbot brings you into the Kyaafe Lounge."
        kyra "Hello, you must be the head of the cafe. My name is Kyra, it's nice to meet you."
        "Kyra... the friend of Astrid whom you rejected."
        npc_crow "Sorry Sensei, I kinda... changed my mind."
        npc_crow "I also believe that Astrid would work much better if she's with her best friend."
        npc_crow "Anyway, sorry I'm eating too much of the interview time. I'll be waiting outside."

        ">Crowbot steps out of the lounge, and closes the door behind him."

    elif kyra_preaccepted == True:
        ">You wait outside the cafe."
        ">A female figure approaches from afar."
        kyra "Good morning, is this Kyaafe?"
        ">You nod your head and introduce yourself>"
        kyra "Ooh,  forgive my lack of manners. My name is Kyra, I am the newest applicant."
        ">You shake Kyra's hand, and escort her into the lounge."
        
        scene bg_cafe_lounge with dissolve


    $kyrai_1 = False
    $kyrai_2 = False
    $kyrai_3 = False
    $kyrai_4 = False
    $kyrai_5 = False
    $kyrai_6 = False
    $kyrai_7 = False
    $kyrai_8 = False
    $kyrai_9 = False
    $kyra_questions_left = MAX_INTERVIEW_QUESTIONS
    
    kyra "Anyway, how should we begin?"

label kyra_interview:

    "You can ask [kyra_questions_left] more questions."
    menu:
        "Tell me more about yourself." if kyrai_1 == False:
            kyra "Ooh, hmm, where should I start?"
            kyra "My whole name is Kyra Fernon. I am 16 years old, and I am the only child in our family."
            kyra "I love sports, especially Track and Field, and I can cook pretty well too!"
            kyra "I love love animals, especially dogs! They are soo cute and fluffy, I want to bring some to the cafe too!"
            $kyrai_1 = True
            python:
                kyra_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)
        "Tell me more about Astrid." if kyrai_2 == False:
            kyra "Astrid? She's a pretty sweet girl."
            kyra "We are best friends since our very young age, because our houses are just across each other. "
            kyra "Even though Astrid keeps getting angry pretty quick, I can see that deep inside her is that she's waiting for someone to love."
            kyra "*chuckles* Just between you and me..."
            kyra "Astrid... she loves getting poked at her cheeks."
            kyra "Oh, please don't tell her I said that!"
            ">Kyra laughs."
            $kyrai_2 = True
            python:
                kyra_stats.add_friendship_pts(2)
        "Are you single?" if kyrai_3 == False:
            if player_stats.gender == MALE:
                kyra "Oh yes I am, why do you ask Sensei?"
                kyra "If that is for extra protection in the cafe, then I do appreciate it. Some guys out there are just plain scary."
                kyra "I'd appreciate it if the cafe their maids protection from such kinds of people."
                ">Kyra tries to keep up her smile."
            elif player_stats.gender == FEMALE:
                kyra "Oh yes I am. Hehehe, how about you Sensei?"
                kyra "Please, I told you my part. Shouldn't you also tell yours?"
                ">Kyra is enjoying herself."
            $kyrai_3 = True
            python:
                kyra_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)
        "What is 13 multiplied by 379?" if kyrai_4 == False:
            kyra "Math??? Umm....."
            kyra "If I have to answer it then..."
            kyra "Hmm... 9 times 3 {w=1.0}, a carry over there, {w=1.0}, this one is 5..."
            kyra "2027?"
            kyra "Ohh, that was wrong. Sorry... but... I guess I can do better elsewhere..."
            ">Kyra feels humiliated."
            $kyrai_4 = True
            python:
                kyra_stats.add_friendship_pts(-2)
        "Why would you like to be a maid?" if kyrai_5 == False:
            kyra "It's because I'd love to help out other people, and I enjoy dressing up too."
            kyra "I believe applying as a maid in Kyaafe will give me a lot more skills I can learn in life. It can be with cooking or communicating. "
            kyra "Given that Astrid is even a maid here, it'll make my stay much more enjoyable."
            $kyrai_5 = True
        "Why should we NOT hire you?" if kyrai_6 == False:
            kyra "Huh? Ermm...."
            kyra "I do not work well in rainy days?"
            kyra "Sorry, I just don't like the rain. So many things have happened before about it."
            "Kyra feels uncomfortable opening it up." 
            $kyrai_6 = True
            python:
                kyra_stats.add_friendship_pts(-1)
        "What irritates you the most?" if kyrai_7 == False:
            kyra "I am pretty tolerant when it comes to people and best friends."
            kyra "However, I'm pretty much a fast paced person. I don't like things going slow or idle."
            kyra "Wasting time has been a big pet peeve of mine, so I love keeping myself busy as much as I can."
            $kyrai_7 = True
        "How will you react with violent customers?" if kyrai_8 == False:
            kyra "Yikes, I hope I do not encounter one... though I guess it cannot be helped."
            kyra "I usually don't like fighting with them, I'd rather work on solving problems the most peaceful way possible."
            kyra "Well, as for Astrid, we're pretty much opposites on that part."
            $kyrai_8 = True
        "What was your previous work?" if kyrai_9 == False:
            kyra "I also worked in a similar cafe back then, though it was just an ordinary cafe. No maids nor butlers."
            kyra "I spent most of my time there cooking and serving guests."
            kyra "There weren't many of us there, and it got boring and slow pretty quickly, so I left."
            kyra "Astrid then called me up and she told me about how lively and exciting Kyaafe is, so I sent her my resume."
            kyra "I am still thankful that you have accepted me here, and if I do make it, I'll give it my very best!"
            $kyrai_9 = True
            python:
                kyra_stats.add_friendship_pts(1)

    $kyra_questions_left -= 1
    
    if kyra_questions_left > 0:
        jump kyra_interview
        
    ">The interview is about to end, you decide to negotiate on the starting salary."
    kyra "Well, given that I had about 6 months of experience working in a cafe, I have developed some necessary skills back then."
    kyra "I would like to start out at a rate of {color=#070}550{/color} Dokis per day."
    
    menu:
        ">Kyra's initial offer: 550 Dokis"
        
        "Agree on 550 Dokis per day.":
            kyra "Awesome, thank you senpai!"
            python:
                kyra_stats.salary = 550
        "Settle for 510 Dokis":
            kyra "Sorry I won't settle for an amount that low, but would {color=#070}535{/color} Dokis per day do?"
            menu:
                "Accept 535 Dokis per day.":
                    kyra "That will do, thank you!"
                    python:
                        kyra_stats.salary = 535
                "Try for 525 Dokis":
                    kyra "No sorry, 535 Dokis would be my final offer."
                    ">It looks like you can't haggle the price down anymore."
                    python:
                        kyra_stats.salary = 525
                "Try for 530 Dokis":
                    kyra "530 Dokis... {w=1.0}... alright that would be good."
                    python:
                        kyra_stats.salary = 530
        
        "Raise her offer to 570":
            kyra "What, are you serious senpai! That is great, thank you soo much!"
            python:
                kyra_stats.salary = 570
                kyra_stats.add_friendship_pts(3)
        
    ">You have hired Kyra at the rate of {color=#070}[kyra_stats.salary]{/color} Dokis per day!"
    
    kyra "Wooohooo! It's great to be part of the Kyaafe family! I'll give it my best!!!"
    
    #YEEEY! Firework particles here!!!
    ">Kyra has joined the ranks of Kyaafe!!"
    python:
        kyra_stats.activity = REST
        kyra_stats.unlocked = True
        
    ">You lead Kyra out of the lounge and help her prepare for her first day on the job."
    
    scene black with dissolve
    
    scene bg_counter with dissolve
    
    ">Cafe - Counter"
    ">You see Astrid, who seems to be preparing for the day."
    astrid "Good morning senp--"
    astrid "KYRA!!!!!"
    ">The two friends hug each other tight"
    kyra "Ohh, Astrid, you look soooo cute in that maid outfit!~"
    
    if kyra_preaccepted == False:
        astrid "Thanks, errmm... but how did you get in? The cafe is not open yet."
        kyra "No you silly, I just got accepted and I'll be starting to work here today!"
        astrid "Ahahahaha, that's really funny. Your jokes never fail to amuse me..."
        npc_crow "Oh that isn't a joke I tell you!"
        ">Crowbot wheels in a full set of Maid Uniform ready for Kyra."
        astrid "What!? But...."
        npc_crow "We never really rejected Kyra. We just wanted it to be a surprise for you!!!"
        astrid "Guuuuu...."
        ">Astrid's face is flustered."
        kyra "Hahaha, you look so cute Astrid!"
        ">Kyra pokes Astrid's cheek"
        astrid "GAAAHHH... STAAAHPPP IT!!!"
        
        $renpy.pause(1.0)
        astrid "Anyway, now that you are here.... let me do the honors of dressing you up for your first day!"
        kyra "Yeah sure, let's go!"
        ">Astrid drags Kyra towards the dressing room."
    elif kyra_preaccepted == True:
        astrid "Oh, I'm sorry I didn't wake up early enough to come meet you at the cafe."
        astrid "I was really looking forward to sitting through the interview with you!"
        kyra "What!? No, that wouldn't be comfortable. I mean... I probably wouldn't answer properly if you were around."
        ">Astrid and Kyra eventually starts screaming like fangirls."
        
        $renpy.pause(1.0)
        npc_crow "I'm sorry to interrupt ladies, but Kyra, your uniform is ready!"
        ">Crowbot wheels in a full set of Maid Uniform ready for Kyra."
        kyra "Wow, my very own maid uniform! I cannot wait to wear it!!!"
        astrid "Then for your first day, why not let ME assist you on wearing it!"
        kyra "Umm, that wouldn't be necessary..."
        astrid "Come on! Don't be shy!!! It'll be fun!!!"
        ">Astrid drags Kyra towards the dressing room."
        
    $renpy.pause(2.0)
    npc_crow "Seems like a good move hiring Kyra in. That will keep both of them motivated!"
    
    scene black with dissolve
    
    ">Quite some time has passed, the cafe is a few minutes from opening, but Astrid and Kyra are still in the dressing room."
    
    scene bg_cafe with dissolve
    
    ean "Hey Sensei, the cafe will open in a while, where is Astrid?"
    blanche "I hope she's not absent today, I wouldn't want to be the only maid here today."
    
    ">You tell everyone that Astrid is here, with the newly hired maid."
    zeno "WHAT!? A new maid? Sensei, why didn't you tell you hired someone!"
    blanche "That's wonderful! I can't wait to meet and be great friends with her!"
    ean "The more the merrier, I guess!"
    
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    
    astrid "We are done!"
    kyra "Sorry to keep you waiting guys..."
    kyra "Ooooh, a beautiful maid and two handsome butlers!"
    
    zeno "*gasp*"
    
    ean "You must be the new maid? My name is Ean! What is yours?"
    kyra "My name is Kyra. My friend Astrid is the one who referred me here."
    blanche "Kyra, that's a beautiful name! I am Blanche, it's a pleasure to have you with us!"
    kyra "Hi Blanche, I'm pleased to have another fellow maid to work with here. I hope we become close friends soon!"
    
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    astrid "Well, we are gonna open very soon. Let's do our best today!"
    ">Everyone goes off to make the opening preparations for the cafe..."
    ">...except one."
    
    $renpy.pause(2.0)
    zeno "Uhh... sensei...."
    zeno "Why didn't you tell me about our new maid recruit?"
    
    scene black with dissolve
    
    zeno "SHE IS SO GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!"
    
    jump main_event_end
    
label event_033:
    
    scene bg_cafe_counter with dissolve
    
    ">Zeno seems to be here talking with Kyra."
    
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    kyra "That line again? I have heard that many times already."
    kyra "Ohh, and Astrid told me you are a perv, and that I should stay away from you."
    zeno "Uhh, what? She said that? No, she's crazy! I am not THAT!?"
    kyra "Sorry Zeno, don't even try..."
    kyra "...and... {w=1.0} I already have a boyfriend."
    zeno "...."
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    kyra "Ohh, which reminds me, I am supposed to walk home with Astrid and Blanche today, so I really cannot go out with you."
    kyra "Take care!"
    ">Kyra walks out of the cafe."
    $renpy.pause(1.0)
    zeno "Man, lady luck just isn't on my side this year...."
    
    jump main_event_end
